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Neurturin

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Neurturin Definition

Neurturin is a member of the TGF-beta subfamily, TRN. This gene signals through RET and a GPI-linked coreceptor, and promotes survival of neuronal populations. A neurturin mutation has been described in a family with Hirschsprung Disease. (LocusLink)

Neurturin Synonyms

Neurturin, NRTN

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